Thinking of switching MIS?

Bromcom for Norfolk schools 

Upcoming webinar: Primary MIS for Norfolk schools 

Join Bromcom and Norfolk County Council on the 3rd of March for a dedicated primary MIS webinar designed specifically for Norfolk schools. We’ll walk through how schools can transition smoothly to Bromcom, explore functionality tailored to primary settings, and answer common questions around migration, costs, and timings. Schools attending this webinar will be eligible for special discounted Bromcom pricing. 

A smarter MIS choice for Norfolk schools 

Bromcom is a modern, cloud-based management information system (MIS) designed to reduce workload, simplify processes, and give schools a clearer view of their data – all in one place. 

Trusted by thousands of schools across the UK, Bromcom supports primary, secondary, and all-through schools with an intuitive MIS and fully integrated Finance system, built around the realities of school life. 

Why Norfolk schools are choosing Bromcom 

One system: fewer bolt-ons 

Bromcom brings core MIS, finance, reporting, and parental engagement together in a single platform, reducing reliance on third-party systems and simplifying day-to-day administration. 

Clear, actionable insights 

From attendance and behaviour to assessment and safeguarding, Bromcom’s dashboards give staff and leaders instant access to the information they need, without complex reports or workarounds. 

Cloud-based & secure 

Hosted on Microsoft Azure, Bromcom is secure, reliable, and accessible from anywhere, supporting flexible working without the need for local servers or VPNs. 

Stronger parent engagement 

With the MyChildAtSchool app, parents can access attendance, behaviour, reports, and communications in real time, helping schools build stronger relationships with families. 

Support that schools trust 

Norfolk County Council's support centre, ICT Solutions, is known for its responsive, knowledgeable support, backed by structured onboarding, training, and ongoing help once you’re live. 

Latest news: Supporting Pupil Asset schools in Norfolk 

Bromcom has developed a new migration pathway specifically for Pupil Asset schools, designed to make the move to Bromcom as smooth and straightforward as possible. 

This tailored approach supports schools with data migration, onboarding, and training – helping staff feel confident and supported throughout the transition, with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations. 

Although the session is targeted at those schools using Pupil Asset, you're more than welcome to join if your school uses an alternative MIS to get a feel for how Bromcom could work in your school. 

Looking beyond “free”: Understanding Total Cost of Ownership 

We’re aware that Juniper is currently offering a free MIS, which can understandably be appealing at first glance. However, it’s important for schools to consider the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). 

When you factor in the cost of essential third-party bolt-ons such as assessment, reporting, and parental engagement tools, the overall cost can quickly increase. 

Bromcom includes many of these features as standard. For example, our well-designed primary assessment module is built directly into the MIS, removing the need for separate assessment systems that many schools currently pay for. 

The result? Fewer systems, less complexity – and stronger data analysis and insight, with everything in one place, giving you a clearer understanding of what your MIS really costs. 

Support every step of the way 

Switching MIS doesn’t need to be disruptive. With Bromcom, you’ll benefit from: 

• Structured data migration from your existing system 
• Guided onboarding and role-specific training 
• Ongoing support from your local authority's support centre, ICT Solutions, once you’re live

Our goal is to make your transition smooth and to leave your team feeling confident from day one. 

Learn more about ICT Solutions

ICT Solutions have been providing MIS support for 20 years and been an accredited Bromcom support partner since 2017. They provide first/second line support for primary/special schools and can provide bespoke training, such as End of Year sessions. They'd be delighted to support you if you make the switch to Bromcom. 

“The ability to instantly access a pupil’s emergency details is invaluable... It’s reassuring to know that critical information is just a click away, ensuring that we’re prepared for any situation. This tool is a testament to thoughtful design and a commitment to student safety. I highly appreciate and recommend its swift and reliable service.”

Sue Martin

School Business Manager
Fred Nicholson School

Want to learn more about Bromcom?

If your school is considering a change of MIS, we’d love to talk. Join the growing number of Norfolk schools choosing Bromcom and take the next step towards a simpler, more connected MIS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Classroom & Curriculum

Q

Can the attendance register be selected by children on an interactive whiteboard?

A

Bromcom works well with a touch screen and children can register their attendance themselves. For security, sensitive data is hidden in whiteboard mode and the teacher must enter their password to return to the normal view.

Q

Can you import existing assessment marksheets and templates from existing MIS systems?

A

Yes, you can import the data after you have created the marksheets in Bromcom, the process is very simple and for a mid-size school will only take a couple of hours to map across all assessment information.

Administration

Q

Does the system allow for pupil roll over into the next academic year?

A

Yes, Bromcom provides a wizard to help you complete the end of year process as well as lots of documentation.

Q

Do all these features (attendance, assessment, behaviour, emails, etc) come as standard?

A

There are different levels of Bromcom so you can choose the appropriate version for your school. However, the one that is being recommended as the best value is the one-stop-shop that will do all this and more.

Q

How does this work for an all-through special school?

A

The Bromcom system is fully adaptable to work across all phases and we have many special schools using the software in this scenario. Please let us know if you require any reference schools to contact.

Q

Does Bromcom include a Safeguarding module?

A

Yes, Bromcom has a full safeguarding suite including a dashboard to help officers keep on top of the case load. Staff can easily log concerns from within the MIS to save switching between systems and remembering multiple logins.

Q

Can Bromcom be used to record staff absence?

A

Yes, Bromcom has a fully built in absence and cover module allowing you to not only record absence but allocate cover and provide comprehensive cover reports.

Parental Engagement

Q

Can parents make payments for meals?

A

Parents can pay for meals or top-up their account through the parent portal and app. There is a complete school shop included along with clubs & trips management. You can also allow PayPoint payments or allow parents to order products that will subsequently be paid for in-person.

Q

Can you organise parents’ evenings with the system?

A

Yes, you can arrange parents evening and it can automatically create Teams or Google meetings if required. Parents can book appointments through the parent portal or app.

Q

Can teachers write end of term reports to parents using the system?

A

Yes, and it will create and publish reports directly onto the parent app.  Many of our schools no longer print any paper reports save thousands in print costs.

Q

Can we collect information for pre-admission parents online?

A

For pre-admission data to be collected the parents can be provided with a login to the portal or app.  This allows them to populate all their data online and make the application process fully paperless.

Migration & Integration

Q

What information is migrated from SIMS?

A

Bromcom migrates a huge amount of data including all staff and pupil data, attendance, behaviour, dinner money and for secondaries - exams and timetable. We migrate seven years’ worth of data as standard with additional years available upon request. Scope documents are available for all migrations, so you can feel confident about what will be included.

Q

What third party systems does Bromcom integrate with?

A

We integrate with hundreds of third-party systems either through our own free API's or via Wonde and Groupcall - Check the full list of partners here: https://bromcom.com/partners

Q

Would this system also replace ParentPay or integrate with it?

A

Bromcom can either integrate with ParentPay or replace it. We recommend bringing it all into Bromcom so parents can pay for meals and clubs whilst they read termly reports and see their child's latest achievements.

Q

Does the One-Stop-Shop approach mean I don't need any third-party systems?

A

Our goal is to bring everything under one roof to ease both the financial and administrative burden of all your essential tasks at school. However, we realise that you might not want to change on day one as it's a lot to take on at once. Many schools see out their existing contracts and utilise more of the inbuilt Bromcom functionality over time. This is where the cost savings can really come in and you can maximise the value of your MIS. Regardless of this, there is always the option of keeping your favourite third party systems if you prefer them and there are areas we haven't ventured into yet, such as visitor entry systems, cashless catering and so on.

Secondary Specific

Q

Does this program link with Nova for timetabling?

A

Yes, it does but Bromcom comes with its own Timetable system that allows two way communication so any changes made in the MIS are also reflected in the timetable system. In addition, with Bromcom you rely on the timetabling system far less during the year as it can be properly managed within the MIS.

Q

Is there an Examinations module?

A

Yes, we have a fully compliant JCQ module built into Bromcom.  It can manage your base data, entries, results, and analysis, reducing the need for third party products such as 4Matrix and Sisra.

Q

Are Cover and Options modules available?

A

Yes, cover and options are embedded within the MIS.  Please contact us if you would like a further demo.

Q

Can individual student timetables be adjusted as needed?

A

Yes, this can be done directly within the MIS, and any changes are send back to the Bromcom timetable system giving you a two way process.

Finance

Q

Can we purchase Bromcom finance without the MIS?

A

Yes, this is possible, but we will need to discuss on an individual basis as it is just the Finance system and does not include things like MCAS, the parent portal/payments app.

Q

Will existing ledger codes and cost centres be migrated from our current FMS system?

A

We will work closely with your Finance team to setup your Chart of Accounts (ledger codes and cost centres). As part of this, you'll also have the opportunity to have a tidy up and get rid of any you no longer need.

Q

Is accounts payable and accounts receivable included?

A

Yes, this is all part of the base Bromcom Finance product.

Q

How frequent are the transfers of payments from parents into our bank account?

A

The transfers take place once a week.

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